Expect a fast-paced game when the Winthrop Eagles (14-8, 6-3 BigSou) travel to Charleston Southern to play the Buccaneers (10-11, 4-4 BigSou). Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Winthrop Eagles at Charleston Southern Buccaneers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Buccaneers easily got past the USC Upstate Spartans, 90-71, while the Eagles got blown out by the Radford Highlanders, 80-61.
Charleston Southern played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 34.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.678 (above their season average of 0.494). For those same stats, USC Upstate was 22.2 and 0.484, respectively. Winthrop, meanwhile, held Radford to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 29.4). Charleston Southern was lifted by Travis McConico, who contributed 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Nych Smith played a key role for Winthrop with 22 points.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Buccaneers won the most recent matchup 78-75. The Buccaneers’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Eagles. Charleston Southern had a rate of 15.4, while Winthrop posted a mark of 22.0. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
There should be plenty of transition action in this contest that showcases a pair of the nation’s more up-tempo teams. Charleston Southern ranks 39th in possessions per game (73.5) and Winthrop is 17th (75.4). Furthermore, the Eagles rank 14th in effective field goal percentage (0.564), while the Buccaneers rank 301st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.531).
Winthrop Eagles vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, ATS Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Charleston Southern averages 28.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 10th in the nation. Winthrop ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- The Eagles average 40.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the nation. The Buccaneers rank 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
- Winthrop blocks 3.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 128th in the country. Charleston Southern ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Buccaneers rank 19th in steals per game (8.4) while the Eagles rank 223rd (4.5).
- Winthrop ranks 52nd in assists per game (15.3) while Charleston Southern ranks 207th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 5.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
